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Category: casual tech

Extra Credit: Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

December 10, 2018 Justine Leave a comment

Well, gang, it’s that time of year again.  Tis the season for online shopping and ordering gifts for everyone in…

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Posted in: casual tech, computer virus, machine vulnerability, malware, social engineering, something phishy

Cyber Flu Shot: Viruses And Other Malware

November 26, 2018 Justine Leave a comment

All right, Word Nerds!  Happy flu season–make sure you get vaccinated, stock up on that Vitamin C, and wash your…

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Posted in: casual tech, computer virus, machine vulnerability, malware, something phishy, zombie apocalypse

Give Me A Break: Thankfulness And The Benefits Of Unplugging

November 19, 2018 Justine Leave a comment

Well, we are moving into fall in Carolina–the weather has gotten a little chilly, and last week it rained so…

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Posted in: casual tech, goals and resolutions, J.D., life in general

Critical Infrastructure And Defending The Homeland

November 13, 2018 Justine Leave a comment

Over the course of this past weekend, countries around the world stopped for a few minutes to reflect and remember.…

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Posted in: casual tech, machine vulnerability, something phishy, zombie apocalypse

15 Signs Of Smartphone Addiction, Or How To Break Up With Your Phone

November 5, 2018 Justine Leave a comment

How often do you check your phone?  Do you obsess over your social media?  You’re not alone.  In fact, most…

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Posted in: casual tech, life in general, social engineering, something phishy, zombie apocalypse

Can You Hack It? The Facebook Data Breach And You

October 21, 2018 Justine Leave a comment

Are you still on Facebook?  Have you checked your account lately?  (Who am I kidding—of course you have.  Most people…

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Posted in: casual tech, J.D., machine vulnerability, something phishy

Hacker Carpet Bomb, or Never Turn Your Back On A Bad USB

October 14, 2018 Justine Leave a comment

If you haven’t figured it out by now, I think that J.D. is a total rock star.  I know I…

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Posted in: casual tech, J.D., machine vulnerability, something phishy

Netflix and Phish: A Reminder to Think Before You Click

October 1, 2018 Justine Leave a comment

Hey, gang! Happy Monday! Did you have a good weekend? Binge-watch anything good on Netflix? (You do have a Netflix…

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Posted in: casual tech, machine vulnerability, something phishy

Light Casts Out Darkness: The Innocent Lives Foundation

September 24, 2018 Justine Leave a comment

WARNING: Today’s topic is a little heavy, but it is incredibly important. The subject matter is disturbing, but it concerns…

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Posted in: adventures, casual tech, ILF, Innocent Lives, Kindness, social engineering, something phishy

Social Security: Why Your Social Media Matters

September 17, 2018 Justine Leave a comment

Have you checked your Facebook yet today? Laughed at some memes? (My feed has been full of Hurricane Florence memes…

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Posted in: adventures, casual tech, machine vulnerability, social engineering, something phishy

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